Ad-hoc | 24 March 2000 08:23

Ad hoc-Service: Thyssen Krupp AG

Ad-hoc Mitteilung übermittelt durch die DGAP. Für den Inhalt der Mitteilung ist allein der Emittent verantwortlich. —————————————————————————— The ThyssenKrupp Group is interested in cooperating with Atecs Mannesmann. This interest extends to all activities of Atecs. Against a background of rapidly changing markets, ThyssenKrupp is firmly convinced that joining forces would create a leading international supplier. On this basis ThyssenKrupp has offered to enter into partnership discussions with Mannesmann. Please address any questions to Dr. Jürgen Claassen (telephone +49 211/824-36001). Ende der Mitteilung